Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. 

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

Wärtsilä Marine, Power Supply is looking for a Strategic Purchaser. In this position, you act in a key role in supplier interface. The position is permanent, and its preferred location is Vaasa, Finland but other locations and countries are also possible.
 
Acting in a key role in supplier interface, Strategic Purchaser will lead the supply management activities within their individual area of responsibility and according to the category action plan.

 
As a Strategic Purchaser, your work will focus on these responsibilities:
 

• Contribute to cross-functional Category team strategy creation, action plan and implementation
• Ensuring Quality, Delivery, Lead Time, Cost development and Compliance of materials and services for own area of responsibility
• Managing and developing supplier base, performance, relationships and negotiations
• Creating and updating supplier agreements
• Supporting supplier and product validation process
• Securing supplier long-term capacity and forecasting
• Analysing future supply-demand
• Work closely together with key internal stakeholders like R&D and Product Management
• Securing Compliance with Supply Management processes/procedures, tools, strategies and agreements

 
The below will enable you to shine in this role:
 

• MSc or BSc in Economics or Engineering, or qualified by equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of international supply chain processes
• Proven track record in sourcing
• Well-developed and effective negotiation and influencing skills
• Engaging presentation skills
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills who engages and collaborates with others to deliver results
• Self-motivated, driven and reliable to take responsibility for your actions
• Experience in SAP is seen as a benefit
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written
• Willingness to travel

 
Contact and next steps:

Please submit your application through our careers portal before the application deadline of 01.02.2024.

Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? 
 
Please reach out to:
Kari-Pekka Luoma 
General Manager, Strategic Purchasing 
kari-pekka.luoma@wartsila.com
 
Or:
Pietro Zancai
General Manager, Strategic Purchasing
pietro.zancai@wartsila.com

(only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).
 

Last application date: 01/02/2024 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings. The country's legislation is followed when a person is located outside of Finland.

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Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,000 professionals, in more than 200 locations in 68 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.